But others, including Welsh welterweight silver medallist Fred Evans, may be tempted by changes in the amateur code which will allow for a ­degree of professionalism.

Joshua added: “The way the amateur sport is going, with the World Series of Boxing and the new Amateur Professional Boxing, it’s very interesting and it could be the kind of thing that stops boxers automatically turning professional.

“You look at the Cubans, the Ukrainians and the Chinese and all their double Olympic champions, and imagine how great that would be.

“If Great Britain can keep this team together, we would be incredibly strong in Rio.

“We’re in a position where we could dominate amateur boxing over the next four years.”

Now that is definitely a ­tempting prospect for Joshua who, it appears, can now have his cake and eat it.